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Research Studies is a monthly compilation of research articles funded by AHRQ or authored by AHRQ researchers and recently published in journals or newsletters.
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Mason M, Cho Y, Rayo J
Technologies for medication adherence monitoring and technology assessment criteria: narrative review.
This narrative review summarizes the technical features, data capture methods, and various advantages and limitations of medication adherence monitoring technology along with proposed criteria for assessing medication adherence monitoring technologies. Technology assessment criteria were identified and organized into the following five categories: development information, technology features, adherence to data collection and management, feasibility and implementation, and acceptability and usability.
AHRQ-funded; R01 HS027846.
Citation:
Mason M, Cho Y, Rayo J .
Technologies for medication adherence monitoring and technology assessment criteria: narrative review.
JMIR Mhealth Uhealth 2022 Mar 10;10(3):e35157. doi: 10.2196/35157..
Keywords:
Medication, Patient Adherence/Compliance, Telehealth, Health Information Technology (HIT)
Wickwire EM, Bailey MD, Somers VK
CPAP adherence is associated with reduced inpatient utilization among older adult Medicare beneficiaries with pre-existing cardiovascular disease.
The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of adherence to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy on health care utilization among a nationally representative and sample of older adults with multiple morbidities and pre-existing cardiovascular disease and subsequently diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea in the United States. The investigators concluded that in this nationally representative sample of older Medicare beneficiaries with multiple morbidities and relative to low adherers, high adherers demonstrated reduced inpatient utilization.
AHRQ-funded; HS024560.
Citation:
Wickwire EM, Bailey MD, Somers VK .
CPAP adherence is associated with reduced inpatient utilization among older adult Medicare beneficiaries with pre-existing cardiovascular disease.
J Clin Sleep Med 2022 Jan;18(1):39-45. doi: 10.5664/jcsm.9478..
Keywords:
Elderly, Medicare, Sleep Problems, Cardiovascular Conditions, Patient Adherence/Compliance, Hospitalization
